Par-3 Course action

My buddy Clay "Bocephus" Branch and I took advantage of some warmer weather this weekend to play a little golf. We recently set a record for most consecutive days with highs below freezing in the B'ham area* so it was great to get back out. Clay and I played the par-3 course here at Oxmoor Valley. We had a lot of fun and were surprised that we pretty much had the short course to ourselves. There was a little bit of rust on the swings (mine particularly) so we didn't manage to capture a lot of great shot-making video.

(Or something like that - it's been very cold lately.)

I wanted to be sure to show my appreciation to the gallery following us on such a cloudy and windy day.

Clay shows his impeccable will and ability to block out all external distractions while sinking this par putt.

Like I said, we had a great time. If the weather turns out nice for this coming weekend, Clay and I might take on Oxmoor Valley's Ridge course. I hope to have more pics and videos for you then.

Like, Love and Don't Like

This week, I like before and after photos. Aren’t these great for emphasizing change? Good change – like when formerly-fat people showcase their weight loss. Bad change too – like the revealing images of the damage done down in Haiti. When the weather warms up, I’m going to utilize the “before and after”method to share the work done to our landscaping and deck. Don’t expect any dramatic changes but if my ideas pan out, you’ll definitely notice an improvement.

This week, I love my Farmer’s Almanac. My mom tucks an almanac in my Christmas stocking each year and I’ve spent some time reading the 2010 edition this week. It’s mostly filled with hokey articles about how to make the best compost and advertisements for portable log splitters. But it also contains a long-range weather forecast for different regions of the country. I’m here to tell you that this thing is SPOT ON so far. I don’t know how they do it but just be prepared for a warm and wet summer in 2010. The worst news? The Farmer’s Almanac calls for a soggy Masters Tournament.

This week, I don’t like getting shocked every time I exit a vehicle. Because the weather has been a little warmer and more humid, the “auto sparks” haven’t been too bad this week. But you all know exactly what I’m talking about. There’s something about touching the metal frame of your car door in cold, dry weather that is right for tiny lightning bolts of pain. I don’t know what is worse: the actual shock or knowing that you’re going to be shocked. Then again, maybe it’s my fleece underwear that's causing my static electricity woes?

I kid! If only there was a way we could harness this static electricity…

WATER’S GETTING COLD JULIE!!!

Coaching Drama

I've been out of the loop lately so I'm not up to full speed with all of the coaching drama. I do know that, when I first heard the news about former TN coach Lane Kiffin on Wednesday morning, I was blown away. My next thought was, "Man, I bet Coach Tuberville is kicking himself for not waiting another week."

I saw this on EveryDayShouldBeSaturday and had to share. It's too funny.

I thought for sure that Coach Tuberville would end up at Texas A&M after this season but the Aggies put together a decent season and kept their coach. I think most Auburn fans will be pulling for Tommy. It's going to be interesting to see how a defensive-minded, ball-controlling coach will do at Texas Tech. Coach Tubs has vowed not to scrap Tech's run-n-gun, high octane offense. He's shown impressive fortitude in obtaining his offensive and defensive coordinators this week but at the end of the day, it will come down to which Tommy Tuberville shows up. Will it be the riverboat gambler? Or will it be the void we saw on the sidelines and recruiting trail during his last season at Auburn?

Time will tell. Best wishes to Coach Tuberville and his family. Let me say this America: Les Miles will be replaced by Tommy Tuberville at LSU after the 2010 season. You heard it here first.

Like, Love and Don't Like

This week, I like Andre Dawson. My favorite player from my favorite baseball team (Chicago Cubs) got the green light for the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame today. "The Hawk" was everything that was right about baseball. Tall, skinny and broad-sholdered, Dawson smacked 2 homers in the only major league game I've ever been to (vs. the Braves in Fulton County Stadium). Hearing this news brought back a lot of good memories. Here's a clip of "The Hawk" at his finest:


And what about this song?!?! AWESOME!!!!!!

28 (Andre Dawson)Hes a Hero sound bite

(HatTip: Midwest Sports Fans via Deadspin)

This week, I love the new Golf Central set. Lots of BLUE - my favorite color. This show is the daily news/sportscast on the Golf Channel. Yes...there's enough golf material out there to have a daily show (Amiright, Tiger?!?!). The 2010 season kicks off this week and the Golf Channel unveiled its swanky new set. Believe you me, this is a big upgrade.


This looks a lot like the main set of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Network. Hmmm, I guess studies have shown that the majority of viewers (most likely males) prefer the color BLUE.


This week, I don't like being ask that question. You know the question I'm talking about. We've all been asked it over the past few weeks. Let me cut to the chase and share my answer:

"Heck no I'm not pulling for Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game."

How many Bama fans pulled against Northwestern? That's what I thought! I must add that I'm not necessarily pulling for Texas either. I'm an Auburn fan. Auburn's not playing in this game. And please don't make me feel bad about not pulling for an SEC team. I don't get into it like that.